Smoking aged my skin so much I couldn't look in the mirror.. but radio wave treatment made me look 10 years younger

ALISON McKiernan, 45, smoked around 15 cigarettes a day since her teens, which took its toll on her skin. She decided to try a new treatment called Permasculpt to great results - giving her smoother and younger looking skin.

SMOKER Alison McKiernan used to cringe every time she passed a mirror because of the signs of ageing on her face and neck.

Although she works as a nurse, Alison, 45, has smoked around 15 cigarettes a day since age 15 and so it took its toll on her skin.

“I looked in the mirror and realised my face was getting saggy,” said Alison.

“My lower jaw and neck were particularly bad and after a while it was all I noticed about myself. I became really miserable.

“If you feel like that, it doesn’t matter how well you dress or how much make-up you put on, you are still conscious of it and it affects your confidence.”

In desperation, Alison began to try out different anti-ageing treatments but the results were disappointing. She said: “I didn’t fancy Botox. It has only a short term effect and if you get it redone too much, it can look unnatural.”

Alison was intrigued when she heard about a new treatment called Permasculpt, which can be used on the face and body for younger-looking, tighter skin and also inch loss if required.

Using ultrasound, radio frequencies and vacuum suction, Permasculpt stimulates the regeneration of collagen to make skin smoother, tighter and younger-looking. Distinction Health and Beauty Spa in Glasgow has the first Permasculpt machine in Scotland and staff are so confident about the results, the treatment – from £250 for four sessions – actually comes with a guarantee.

Alison McKiernan before her natural facelift

Alison, from Glasgow, decided it was worth a try. “The treatment was fine as there was no discomfort and it wasn’t unsettling. I noticed a difference straight away and after three treatments, there was a marked difference. I’m really impressed and would recommend it.

“I don’t have saggy bits any more. I don’t cringe every time I walk past a mirror now and my confidence has been boosted a lot.

“It has made me feel so much better about myself, as before I didn’t want to put myself forward because I knew the sagginess was there.

“Now I feel I look my age rather than 10 years older.”

Delighted Janice Turner, of Distinction, said: “She was a pleasure to treat because we could see the results really improved her confidence. I wasn’t sure she would get as good results as other people because of the smoking but it worked really well.

“What is great about Permasculpt is that it is completely safe. Also you can use your muscles afterwards – they’re not frozen as they are with Botox and there are no risks as you don’t inject things into your skin.

“All our treatments with Permasculpt and Permalift, which enhances the bust, come with a genuine guarantee. We take a before and after picture and if you don’t see a change then we will treat you free of charge until you do.”

Alison is certainly delighted with it and to show off the effects, we also arranged a make-over for her with a wash and blow-dry from top hairdresser Taylor Ferguson (0141 332 0397) and her make-up by Distinction Health and Beauty Spa (0141 621 4369).